Brit LeisslerBest Friend's chairThe exhibition design featured 3D pictures of different chairs by Austrian designers, 3D glasses were handed out at the entrance.Designed by: Martin Mostboeckwww.pureaustriandesign.com

Brit LeisslerST10 ChairThe ST10 chair is made using a sandwich principle from the skiing industry. The rear legs consist of an outer tension layer of aluminum that's bonded with a wood composite middle core. In the back section the rear legs taper down to 8mm.Designed by: Husslwww.hussl.at

Brit LeisslerView inside the ApartmentThe Apartment, a popular hang out place of the Sofian creative scene, is where the deflowering of Balkan design took place.Designed by: El Turco Digitalwww.elturcodigital.com

Brit LeisslerGuest of the staged wedding partyBefore the deflowering there has to be a wedding of course.Designed by: El Turco Digitalwww.elturcodigital.com

Brit LeisslerTunc, the brain child of El Turco Digital, and Jerome from DesignmarketoStanding in front of the deflowering curtainDesigned by: El Turco Digitalwww.elturcodigital.com

Brit LeisslerThe Turkish lucky eye or nazar, a charm that is meant to protect against the evil eye.One of the many details exposed in the Apartament during the Balkan Design WeddingDesigned by: El Turco Digitalwww.elturcodigital.com

Brit LeisslerEl Turco Digital EmbroideryOne of the many details exposed in the Apartament during the Balkan Design WeddingDesigned by: El Turco Digitalwww.elturcodigital.com

Brit LeisslerSquare headsThe "Cardboard City" by Vicky Knysh created for Sofia Design Week consisted of cars, trees, houses, a labyrinth, cafe and puppet theater which had performances for the first two days.Designed by: Victoria Knyshwww.vickny.com

Brit LeisslerCardboard Cars for KidsThe "Cardboard City" by Vicky Knysh created for Sofia Design Week consisted of cars, trees, houses, a labyrinth, cafe and puppet theater which had performances for the first two days.Designed by: Victoria Knyshwww.vickny.com

Brit LeisslerThe Puppet Theatre of Cardboard CityThe "Cardboard City" by Vicky Knysh created for Sofia Design Week consisted of cars, trees, houses, a labyrinth, cafe and puppet theater which had performances for the first two days.Designed by: Victoria Knyshwww.vickny.com

Brit LeisslerInside the Cardboard City HousesThe "Cardboard City" by Vicky Knysh created for Sofia Design Week consisted of cars, trees, houses, a labyrinth, cafe and puppet theater which had performances for the first two days.Designed by: Victoria Knyshwww.vickny.com

Brit LeisslerCardboard City SkylineThe "Cardboard City" by Vicky Knysh created for Sofia Design Week consisted of cars, trees, houses, a labyrinth, cafe and puppet theater which had performances for the first two days.Designed by: Victoria Knyshwww.vickny.com

Brit LeisslerCardboard City MazeThe "Cardboard City" by Vicky Knysh created for Sofia Design Week consisted of cars, trees, houses, a labyrinth, cafe and puppet theater which had performances for the first two days.Designed by: Victoria Knyshwww.vickny.com

Brit LeisslerCardboard City SkylineThe "Cardboard City" by Vicky Knysh created for Sofia Design Week consisted of cars, trees, houses, a labyrinth, cafe and puppet theater which had performances for the first two days.Designed by: Victoria Knyshwww.vickny.com

Brit LeisslerTableware set CHERGA are a group of young Bulgarian designers that collaborate together.Designed by: Milena Paleva / Studio 8cmwww.cherga.org/en

Brit LeisslerFelt toy charactersCHERGA are a group of young Bulgarian designers that collaborate together.Designed by: Nevena Todorovawww.cherga.org/en

Brit LeisslerAdjustable bowl lampCHERGA are a group of young Bulgarian designers that collaborate together.Designed by: Volen Valentinovwww.coroflot.com/volen

Brit LeisslerBook StandCHERGA are a group of young Bulgarian designers that collaborate together.Designed by: Velichko Velikovvelichkovelikov.com

Brit LeisslerChairWith a foldable back rest, can be either a stool or a comfotable chair.Designed by: Velichko Velikovvelichkovelikov.com

Brit LeisslerLemon Toys A new interpretation of the classical wooden lemon squeezer, made from upcycled vintage and new wooden staircase parts.Designed by: Loris & Livialorisetlivia.com

Brit LeisslerLemon BreadThe result of one of the Lemon workshopsDesigned by: Designmarketodesignmarketo.com

Brit LeisslerLemonatus mixing strawAllows you to enjoy a glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade instantaneously: One straw goes into the lemon, the other into a glass of water. Suck, and both liquids mix in the upper mixing chamber, et voila, you get your lemonade. It really works!Designed by: Julian Bondwww.julianfbond.co.uk

Brit LeisslerAssen AsenovThe brain child of Edno, responsible for the magazine as well as the Sofia Design Week (amongst other Sofia culture and art festivals)Designed by: Sofia Design Week Forum in the Old Military Clubedno.bg/en/sofiadesignweek

Brit LeisslerVisitors of the ForumEl Turco Digital visiting the ForumDesigned by: Sofia Design Week Forum in the Old Military Clubedno.bg/en/sofiadesignweek

Brit LeisslerLapin Lapin by Mr. Clement at the opening party in the Old Militay ClubDesigned by: Sofia Design Week Forum in the Old Military Clubedno.bg/en/sofiadesignweek

Brit LeisslerMatali CrassetThe French designer was one of the many keynote speakers at the Forum in the Old Military ClubDesigned by: Sofia Design Week Forum in the Old Military Clubedno.bg/en/sofiadesignweek

Brit LeisslerDeleted Sofia GraffitiThese are the sad leftovers of the inspired graffiti that only lasted a few days.Designed by: Sofia Local Authorities

Brit LeisslerShishman Street Art GalleryThe legal transformation of the many electrical switchboards along Shishman street in Sofia, during the public design street festival named Sofia Breath on the Saturday of Sofia Design Week.Designed by: Transformatoriedno.bg/en/sofiadesignweek

Brit LeisslerShishman Street Art GalleryThe legal transformation of the many electrical switchboards along Shishman street in Sofia, during the public design street festival named Sofia Breath on the Saturday of Sofia Design Week.Designed by: Transformatoriedno.bg/en/sofiadesignweek

Brit LeisslerShishman Street Art GalleryThe legal transformation of the many electrical switchboards along Shishman street in Sofia, during the public design street festival named Sofia Breath on the Saturday of Sofia Design Week.Designed by: Transformatoriedno.bg/en/sofiadesignweek

Brit LeisslerHeuriger Exhibition ViewLooking down to the Heuriger exhibition of Vienna Design Week in the Mineral Bathouse, one of the main exhibition locations during Sofia Design WeeDesigned by: Vienna Design Week, Heurigerwww.viennadesignweek.at

Brit LeisslerPuma tailorsTwo tailors at a time were working over the course of a ten hour day to produce all the jackets for the Puma Creative Factory visitors.Designed by: Puma Creative Factorywww.puma.com/creativefactory

Brit LeisslerCat in a bagThe final Puma jackets waiting to be picked up by their ownersDesigned by: Puma Creative Factorywww.puma.com/creativefactory

Brit LeisslerExhibition ViewExhibition view of the Young Balkan Designers exhibition.

Photography by Brit Leissler for Core77

Returning to the Bulgarian capital for it's third year, Sofia Design Week took over the city for eight days with a packed schedule of exhibitions, design talks and workshops. The festival—a relatively newcomer to the design calendar—is as much about generating design awareness amongst the locals as it is a platform for showcasing new and emerging design talent.

Brit Leissler was on the ground for Core77 scoping out this year's highlights including the Cherga Group exhibition which took place in Lozenets Water Tower, a dramatic setting for the young Bulgarian designers capturing the uniqueness of the city.

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